Executive Chef: Lead Dual-Kitchen Excellence

Conscious Hotels; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary according to CL A hospitality,

Job summary

Conscious Hotels presents an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction at The Lobby Nesplein and The Lobby Fizeaustraat in Amsterdam. You will shape menus that reflect each venue's character while upholding a distinctive signature and high standards.

You will be a hands-on leader, managing Head Chefs and Sous Chefs, coaching teams, and actively participating in daily operations including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef with team and budget responsibility.
• Experience leading chefs and kitchen teams across locations.
• Knowledge of menu development, food costs, cost calculations, purchasing, and labour costs.
• A keen eye for quality, efficiency, food safety, and guest experience.
• Willingness to regularly be hands-on in the kitchens at both locations, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience managing multiple locations is a plus.
• Preferably, you live in or around Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Develop and safeguard the culinary identity and menus of The Lobby Nesplein and The Lobby Fizeaustraat.
• Ensure consistent quality, flavour, and presentation across both locations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Head Chefs and Sous Chefs, building stable and motivated kitchen teams.
• Stay actively involved in daily operations and regularly work services at both locations, including evenings and weekends.
• Take responsibility for food costs, kitchen labour costs, purchasing, and reducing food waste.
• Develop new dishes and menus, including recipes and cost calculations.
• Oversee efficient workflows, food safety, HACCP compliance, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the Head of F&B and both location teams to continuously improve culinary quality and business performance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

HACCP & hygiene

Budget management

Hands-on cooking

Job description

Conscious Hotels presents an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction at The Lobby Nesplein and The Lobby Fizeaustraat in Amsterdam. You will shape menus that reflect each venue's character while upholding a distinctive signature and high standards.

You will be a hands-on leader, managing Head Chefs and Sous Chefs, coaching teams, and actively participating in daily operations including evenings and weekends.